Property description
A stock farm of over 240 acres of pasture and arable capable land with an extensive range of modern buildings and an attractive well-appointed three/four bedroom bungalow.
DESCRIPTION A former dairy farm of over 240 acres of pasture and arable capable land; now a stock farm with an extensive range of modern covered yards and other farm buildings, an attractive well-appointed three/four bedroom bungalow having lovely views and all set in a glorious rural location, yet close to the A367 between Shepton Mallet and Bath, the road is made up of five blocks with the principal block comprising the dwelling and the farm buildings totaling 125 acres.
The other areas which total around 38 acres, 35 acres, 28 acres and 16 acres and all nearby and easily accessible. The farm buildings total about 45,000 sq.ft plus open yard space and are set a convenient distance from the bungalow.
Note: The Sellers will consider selling the bungalow and buildings with a lesser area of land to suit the requirement of the Purchaser.
THE BUNGALOW Set in mature and private gardens the property enjoys super views of the wooded valley beneath. A drive leads from the lane where there is a parking area to the front. The sitting room has windows to the front with a stone fireplace with open fire inset. Double doors open into the dining room with doors leading into the conservatory. The kitchen and breakfast room overlooks the rear garden and the fields beyond and is fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinets under a Corian work surface. There is a separate utility room and downstairs cloakroom with door to the outside. Currently there are four bedrooms although one has access through to another, a Jack and Jill en-suite shower room and there is also a family bathroom.
Mature gardens are well planted with a selection of fruit trees and borders, interspersed with lawns, a pond and a gravel and paved terrace.
THE LAND The land is all in pasture and all but about 25 acres is arable capable. All of the pasture is registered as 'Improved Grassland' for BPS purposes.
The main block of land adjoins the farmstead and total about 125 acres, a majority of the land is south facing and the soil is clayey loam with some of the off lying blocks being lighter, a more loamy soil. The main block is well served by a number of hard access tracks and most fields have mains water connected.
LOCATION Oakhill lies to the Eastern end of the Mendip Hills within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath, five miles from Wells and four miles from Shepton Mallet. The nearby main line rail links are situated at Castle Cary, Bath and Bristol. The village enjoys a varying range of different age and style of properties with many period and individual homes. Within the village, everyday needs are catered for in the Post Office/Village stores, doctor's surgery, village churches, village hall and recreation, boasts an excellent primary school whilst secondary schools are within easy reach. In addition, The Cathedral School at Wells, Downside at Stratton-on-the-Fosse, All Hallows at Cranmore, Kings, Bruton School for Girls and Millfield at Street are also easily Hallows at Cranmore, Kings, Bruton School for Girls and MillfieldIn addition, there is a Leisure Centre in Wells offering a variety of recreational facilities. Bruton School for Girls and Millfield at Street are also easily accessible. Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Wincanton and Bath, golf at Wells and near Oakhill, sailing or fishing at Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. In addition, there is a Leisure Centre in Wells offering a variety of recreational facilities.
Property Features :
- 240 Acre Stock Farm
- Pasture and Arable Capable
- 125 Acres in a Ring Fence
- Over 45000 sq.ft of buildings
- Former Dairy Farm
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